Critical Care Physician/Surgeon

University of Utah/Department of Surgery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon to lead the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. This role requires leadership experience, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to teaching and translational research.

Primary board specialty could include Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery.

Qualifications

• Board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a busy CVICU or equivalent.
• Strong teaching and research interests with clinical excellence.
• Board specialty could include Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide administrative leadership and programmatic growth for the CVICU.
• Contribute to education of students, residents, and fellows; engage in research.
• Collaborate across divisions to advance patient care and academic missions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical skills

Teaching/research

Board-certified

Education

Associate Professor level

Job description

Critical Care Physician/Surgeon

The Section of Critical Care in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah seeks a board-certified academic critical care physician/surgeon to lead the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This individual will guide a multidisciplinary team of providers, nurses, and staff that are all dedicated to the progressive and high-quality care of patients in the CVICU. Successful candidates will have demonstrated some leadership experience and would qualify at the level of Associate Professor, possess excellent clinical skills, and strong interests in teaching and research. Primary board specialty could include Thoracic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary/Critical Care, or Surgery.

In addition to caring for the full spectrum of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, including thoracic transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support as well as assisting in the care of patients within cardiology, responsibilities also include the administrative leadership and programmatic growth of the cardiovascular intensive care unit. As a member of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the applicant should possess a strong interest in education of students, residents, and fellows as well as an interest in clinical, outcomes, or translational research.

For more information, please contact: Heather Clark, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah at [e-mail]

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty, and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

The University of Utah is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.